On demand: Brother Anansi and Brother SnakeKids event

During these extraordinary times, the Unicorn is responding with a new digital theatre project Unicorn Online - a fresh, innovative approach to making online theatre for young audiences during the building’s closure. Launching with Anansi the Spider Re-spun for ages 3 - 8, each week an online story of the infamous mischief maker Anansi will be streamed for free on the Unicorn's Youtube channel. Inspired by their 2019 five-star hit show Anansi the Spider, these clasic West African and Caribbean tales have been adapted for Unicorn online, with the company streaming from their home to yours.The first episode is the tale of Brother Anansi and Brother Snake, Anansi and the Two Dinners and Anansi and the Pot of Wisdom will follow.

Alongside the Anansi episodes, there will be free downloadable activities for teachers and parents and a free online workshop where viewers can learn a song from Anansi, send in a recording and feature in an online Anansi community choir video. Visit Unicorntheatre.com/Anansi-Respun to find out more.